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too late I've already ordered it D: could well be one for sale on here in a couple of days aha!

I wear sports bras that are visible usually for general class. Next do a brilliant nude bandeau minimising strapless bra which I would totally recommend, depending on how low your leotard is you can pull down and readjust the band to be hidden and still be supported. as a 30/32F primark underwear is entirely useless!! I've just ordered a capezio bodysuit which I'm hoping will be supportive enough under costumes for show purposes ????

I realise I probably do need another pair but I can't get down to Covent Garden between now and the show with rehearsals being every weekend, so don't really see how it's feasible ????????

think the Italian is ASK

thanks, im looking for more of a dance course though. much as I love MT I can't sing for toffee!!

yeah my CAT teacher is super encouraging and supportive, he's the one that suggested applying for both university and vocational schools

I went to the BTUK open day earlier this year and did class there (all the other girls had already got places for this year so it was super awkward' and loved the school but my mum was very put off by the funding. I think they only give out a couple of scholarships but other than that there's not a whole lot of help compared to say, getting a student loan. I did the Hertfordshire CAT scheme last year and im continuing training where I did that, I'm also auditioning for tring CBA this year. I also do a couple of youth dance companies and do RAD Ballet twice a week.

I got gel tips and wore them this weekend but i don't think they made any difference whatsoever i think my feet did cope a bit better this weekend though! thinking i'm going to have to give in and go and have another pointe fitting, my poor bank balance D:

thank you all for your responses and advice!! i am aware that university dance degrees are going to be very different to vocational schools such as laban, but i am visiting and possibly applying for both to keep my options open. I'd ideally like to be a professional dancer in some kind of company and have always been leaning more towards vocational training, however I have been convinced more recently to apply for uni as well or at least look at the different options. Edge hill was recommended to me by my dance teacher who said that it was one of the better dance courses and had more of a vocational feel than others. (I have eliminated multiple choices of uni as the courses only seem to prepare you to go into dance education in schools etc, which is not my main objective) I also completely understand that choosing a course based on fees is not something i should do and neither is it one that i was going to, but obviously fees do come into the picture! i have to be somewhere that can offer a loan, so for example BTUKS went out the window when i realised there is absolutely no funding help. and Kate_N, as for how I perform against others, I'm predicted an A in A Level Dance, I did a CAT scheme last year and do various youth dance companies outside of school also i've had a look at a couple of schools abroad and none of them are particularly grabbing my attention, i don't really think it's going to be feasible! think i've replied to everything there!!!

just to clarify - i'm not trying to put a downer on the training here in the uk, i'm just trying to consider all of the options possible! I am considering rambert though it is so prestigious and very technical i'm concerned they're looking for a certain body type and physicality etc. also the £60 for application without even a guaranteed audition is slightly off putting...I would love to train at Rambert.

probably more contemporary based! yes definitely applying in the uk - my current list is laban, london contemporary, northern contemporary, i'm also looking at edge hill uni, liverpool institute for performing arts and middlesex... i'm thinking going abroad will most likely not happen at all but i guess its worth a look to see what the options are? however i literally have no idea where to start looking.

Hello! My dance teacher suggested I look at dance training overseas (still in europe though probably rather than like america) bc the fees are cheaper and the training is supposedly of a higher standard than here in the uk. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience about this, or knew of anywhere of interest i should have a look at? thank you! Edited to add: by this i mean training post 18, i.e. university/vocational school equivalent!!

hi, does anyone have an advanced foundation (RAD) DVD I could borrow/ buy?

I don't think there's a lot of point honestly if she's ready for grade 3! I missed my grade 7 exam and went back and did that one after id done grade 8 but that was purely personal preference as it annoyed my that I had one missing aha. totally up to you and your dd!!

I normally leave mine for about 10 minutes, I fill a bowl with cold tap water and put an ice pack in it.

if you could that'd be super helpful thank you!

I have gaynors so they're not softening in the way 'traditional' shoes would be? I was going to look at the gel toe socks but didn't think about the fact this would alter the size of my shoes :/ I really can't afford to buy more gaynors haha!

they did offer me the chance to submit a video audition but I really didn't have enough time to prepare it, I did email and ask if I could perhaps defer the application for an upper school audition but I appear to have been ignored.

I'm a guest, think my feet are in a state of shock with all the pointe work as I'm only used to doing half an hour a week of syllabus exercises, all good fun though!! the polonaise bit is looking rather interesting I'll agree???? I'm getting a particular pain right on the ends of my big toes which makes it practically unbearable to go up en pointe towards the end of the session, any ideas on how to relieve this? I only have the standard toe pads in my shoes.

yes please!!

I've been asked to write a personal statement at school in preparation for applying to universities etc, my first question is do vocational schools ask for personal statements as well? secondly, I can't seem to find any example dance statements. if anyone knows of where I can find some successful examples or has one themselves please could you let me know either below or PM me! thank you!

I was meant to audition for this but couldn't make it in the end...£35 down the drain :/

thanks everyone!!

have a look on dance direct

for anyone interested here's my final review for the rambert intensive I did this week!! https://lifeofadancingfangirl.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/rambert-intensive-final-thoughtsdreams-that-glitter/ also if anyone else has a blog could you link them below